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Re: Speed Square holster?

I just tuck mine between the toolbelt and my jeans at the small of my back. It gets it out of the pouch to ease access to the other tools yet keeps it handy. When carrying too many tools like that (picture ), holsters and pockets get lost, meaning you've got so much stuff that you can't just reach back and find what you need without looking for it.

I keep a 5 gallon bucket nearby with an array of tools for the things I do most, and rotate them into my pouches as necessary. Doing it this way keeps my toolbelt clutter free and the tools I need right at my fingertips. Another tip is to use screwdrivers with different handles so that you know your flat tip from your phillips by touch.

Re: Speed Square holster?

I actualy like to have my apron full, I dont like going back and forth, even for a tool that I dont use often. I guess everyone has their own way of working and comfort levels, I like to keep a 6-in-1 screw driver on me at all times. I also wear my tool belt in front of me and not in back of me, the way I imagen you wear yours. Thanks for the advice , but I still really want that holster if anyone else knows......I would really apreciate it.

Re: Speed Square holster?

You are correct, I wear my belt backwards, tucking the speed square will still work, however. I do understand your preference to having things at hand, and I try to do the same most of the time, it's just that the belt gets pretty darned heavy by the time you load it down with all the things you'd use in a day.